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Method for automatically monitoring continuity and integrity of communication trunks

US6507737B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 1998
Grant dateJan 14, 2003
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M3/32
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Method for automatically determining whether a communication trunk is operating properly without having to take the trunk out of service and without the need of a craftsperson to initiate the testing of the communication trunk. The communication trunk is tested for continuity and integrity on a periodic or aperiodic basis.

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